Morning Business Report: United tests overnight bag drop as Dow closes at another record high
United Airlines is testing a new service designed to make early morning travel easier.
(LILAMAX)- United Airlines is testing a new service designed to make early morning travel easier. The airline’s “Twilight Bag Drop” program allows passengers on select flights departing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to check their bags curbside the night before their flight, helping speed up the airport experience on departure day.
New research also shows job postings are becoming longer and more detailed. According to BambooHR, the average job title has grown from 2.4 words in 2013 to four words in 2025. Hiring platform Greenhouse found job descriptions have also expanded significantly in recent years, with more detailed skills and qualification requirements.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 600 points Thursday to another record close. The June jobs report showed payrolls increased by 57,000, below expectations but slow enough to reduce pressure for another Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Safety experts are also reminding parents that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. National crash data shows nearly 30% of fatal crashes involving teenage drivers occur during the summer months. AAA recommends parents establish clear driving rules before teens get behind the wheel.
Meanwhile, sparkling wine continues to outperform other alcoholic beverages as demand grows. Market analysts estimate the global sparkling wine industry reached nearly $50 billion in 2025 and project it will grow to about $69 billion by 2032.
